NUMBALUMS: Northwestern University Marching and Band Alumni

Representing alumni of all wind and brass ensembles at Northwestern University, the NUMBALUMS were formally established in 1999. This alumni organization not only supports and promotes current students’ studies in the band programs at the Bienen School of Music, it is also is a close-​knit community of musical friends spanning generations.

NUMBALUMS members have earned a reputation as being among the most highly involved and spirited alumni of the Northwestern family. Although the organization was created by alumni of the award-​winning Northwestern University “Wildcat” Marching Band (NUMB), the NUMBALUMS welcomes members from all wind-​based ensembles:

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Concert Band

Northwestern University “Wildcat” Marching Band

Northwestern University “Wildcat” Basketball Band

Waa-​Mu Pit Orchestra

All jazz bands, orchestras, and combos

All other brass or wind ensembles of the Bienen School of Music

NUMBALUMS membership is free to recent graduates and very affordable thereafter. Members enjoy special opportunities and events, including opportunities to perform together and with select Northwestern Bands.